Game Writers Don’t Need to Educate Dilettantes
Editor's note: Dennis argues that there is no Rosetta Stone that will help a layman understand video games — or any erudite topic. I'm...
Alan Wake Review: Creating Tension Through Investment
As I pumped battery after battery into my flashlight, I came to realize that the tension in Alan Wake is created through investment. Sure,...
What Happened to High-Concept Games?
Editor's note: Could a return to "high-concept" gaming draw in bigger crowds? I think Daniel is on to something here — many iconic titles...
Japan’s Ameba Pico virtual world hits 1M users in 90 days
Thanks to cute cartoon characters and anime movies, Japan continues to hold sway over American youths. The latest evidence is Ameba Pico, a virtual...
If Microsoft’s Project Natal sells for $149, sales will be mediocre
Edge magazine reported recently that Microsoft plans to charge $149 for its Project Natal body-control system for the Xbox 360 when it goes on...
With Call of Duty Black Ops, Treyarch steps out of Infinity Ward’s shadow
When the founders of game studio Infinity Ward were fired in March, fans wondered if they would ever see another installment of the $3...
Full interview with Treyarch’s Mark Lamia on making Call of Duty Black Ops
With the launch of Call of Duty Black Ops this fall, Activision’s other combat game studio, Treyarch, is stepping into the spotlight. Treyarch has...
News Blips: Blizzard on DRM, Casual Gaming Study, Wii in the Navy, and More
Who would've thought that piracy would adversely affect the way we receive games? News Blips: Blizzard co-founder Frank Pearce thinks that anti-piracy copy protection...
Video Blips: Mafia 2, Sonic Colors, Red Dead Redemption, and More
Drum-loaded Thompson guns may be the iconic staple of the Mafia, but nothing adds flair like a freshly pressed trench coat and a crisp...
Extreme video gamers play 48 hours per week
You know who you are. Extreme gamers spend an average of 48.5 hours a week playing video games, according to research by market analyst...